There is in God, some say,
A deep but dazzling darkness.

Henry Vaughan

Silex Scintillans

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Topic

Nature of God God

Author

Henry Vaughan

Source

Silex Scintillans

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1655 1650s 17th century

Occupation

Poet Writer

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United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Vaughan, Henry. "The Night." Silex Scintillans. London: H. Blunden, 1655.

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God at bottom is nothing but an exalted father.

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Source
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Time
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